May half-term 2028

27 May – 4 Jun 2028

Day-by-day ideas for the may half-term 2028 (27 May – 4 Jun 2028), from one-off shows and workshops to trails and farm days that run all holiday.

Updated . New events are added every week.

Holiday clubs in May half-term 1

Drop-off clubs for school-age children, nearest first. Book direct with each club; the popular weeks fill early. All holiday clubs ›

Big Depot climbing holiday camp Big Depot Manchester, Wythenshawe · 10 min Half days 9am–12.30pm; full days 9am–3.30pm on Mondays and Fridays · £35 a day including lunch and kitInstructor-led climbing for ages 7 and up: roped climbing, auto-belays, bouldering and abseiling games, with crafts in between. Beginners welcome.

Dates follow Trafford's school term dates. Some academies and independent schools break up on different days, so check your own school's dates.

Popular holiday activities often sell out, especially timed sessions at farms, theatres and soft plays. Anything selling fast is flagged; see book ahead for the full list.

Questions parents ask

When is the may half-term 2028?

27 May – 4 Jun 2028, following Trafford's school calendar. Some schools differ, so check yours.

What's free to do?

None of the events we've found so far are free, though some community ones ask only a small donation. New ones are added every week. See also free things to do.

What can we do if it rains?

Events marked Indoors work whatever the weather. See rainy day ideas.

What's on near Timperley?

Are there holiday clubs?

1 holiday club runs near Timperley this holiday; the nearest is Big Depot climbing holiday camp (Wythenshawe, ages 7–17, 10 min). They're all listed under Holiday clubs above.